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      Kraljevska norveška mornarica (Sjøforsvaret = pomorske obrambene snage), grana norveške vojske zadužena za pomorske operacije od 2007. Godine ima oko 3.700 pripadnika u mirnodopskom stanju. U slučaju mobilizacije taj broj naraste na 9.450 ili u potpunoj mobilizaciji na 32.000. Mornarica raspolaže sa 70 brodova, među njima su i 5 teških fregata, 6 podmornica, 14 patrolnih brodova, 4 minopolagača, 4 minolovca, 1 brod za otkrivanje mina te, 4 pomoćna i dva školska broda. U moranaricu je uključena i Obalna straža. Mornarica postoji od 955. godine. Od 1509. do 1814. je bila dio zajedničke Dansko-Norveške mornarice, poznate i kao „Zajednička flota“. Od 1814. opet djeluje samostalno.

      The Royal Norwegian Navy ( Sjøforsvaret, "the naval defence (forces)") is the branch of the Norwegian Armed Forces responsible for naval operations of the state of Norway. As of 2008, the RNoN consists of approximately 3,700 personnel (9,450 in mobilized state, 32,000 when fully mobilized) and 70 vessels, including 5 heavy frigates, 6 submarines, 14 patrol boats, 4 minesweepers, 4 minehunters, 1 mine detection vessel, 4 support vessels and 2 training vessels. The navy also includes the Coast Guard.  The Royal Norwegian Navy has a history dating back to 955. From 1509 to 1814, it formed part of the navy of Denmark-Norway, also referred to as the "Common Fleet". Since 1814, the Royal Norwegian Navy has again existed as a separate navy.

JOINT INSIGNIA  ZAJEDNIČKE OZNAKE

      Postojale su i oznake koje su bile nošene od svih pripadnika mornarice, profesionalnog kadra i onih na odluženju vojnog roka. Sidro sa krunom od crvene čoje je jedna od tih njih. Oznaka je nošena 120 mm ispod ramenoh šava na rukavu. 1954. godine čojane oznake zamjenjuju one vezene pamučne, a kasnije se izrađuju i svilene. Sidro se nosilo zajedno sa oznakom specijalnosti, koja je ušivana ispod sidra. Negdje 1956-te godine se uvode i plavo bijele oznake za ljetne uniforme. Nošene su i na bijelim puloverima, po istom pravilu, a na košuljama kratkih rukava su bile ušivane 3 cm ispod ramenog šava. Do 1956. godine profesionalni mornari i podoficiri su nosili sidra vezena zlatnom srmom. Njih 1956. godine zamjenjuju sidra M/56 izrađena od prešanog i pozlaćenog metala.

      Some of insignia of the Navy are joint insignia and worn by all ranks of Enlisted and draftees. Crowned anchor in red felt was worn by all personnel including the rank of conscript PO. The badge was worn on the left sleeve 120 mm below the shoulder seam. The anchor in felt was in 1954 replaced by a woven badge in cotton, later even in silk. Crowned anchor was worn with specialty mark, with the latter underneath the anchor. Insignia in blue/white was introduced ca. 1956 for the wear with the summer uniform. The same mounting was actual for white uniform jumper, while on the white short sleeve shirt the Crowned Anchor was worn 3 cm from the shoulder seam. PO Apprentices and Enlisted wore until 1956 a badge embroidered in gold bullion. This was replaced by Crowned Anchor M/56 in stamped and gilt metal.

BERET CAP BADGES  OZNAKE SA BERETKE

      “Okrunjeno” sidro M/56 od prešanog i pozlaćenog metala je nošeno u raznim kombinacijama za podoficire, kadete, regrute i pripravnike. Ista je oznaka nošena i na rukavima za mornare na odsluženju vojnog roka, pripravnike te kao oznaka za revere pitomaca.       

      Tri kategorije znak nose na podlozi od čoje u obliku štita i to mornarički specijalci koriste zelenu podlogu,  mornarički ronioci demineri na plavoj a mornarička vojna policija ima crvenu boju štita. Mornari znak sidra sa krunom M/56 nose nakrivljen na štitu.   

      The Crowned anchor M/56 in stamped and gilt metal has been worn as a cap badge in different combinations for Petty Officers, Cadets, Enlisted and apprentices as well as for draftees. It has also been worn as arm badge for Enlisted Seaman, PO Apprentices and lapel badges for Cadets.

      Three categories wore a felt shield under the cap badge with their berets: Naval Special Forces with green shield, Naval Mine Clearance Divers with blue shield and Military Police with scarlet shield. For seaman the Crowned Anchor M/56 is mounted on the shield.

SLEEVE PATCHES  OZNAKE SA RUKAVA

FRIGATE BRANCH  ODJEL FREGATA

      Pet fregata iz klase Fridtjof Nansen su dobile nazive po najslavnijim od norveških istraživača. Osim Fridtjof Nansena, prvog broad iz ove klase slijede Roald Amundsen, Otto Sverdrup, Helge Ingstad te Thor Heyerdahl.

      The five frigates of the Fridtjof Nansen-class are all named after the most famous of Norwegian explorers. Besides Fridtjof Nansen, which is the first vessel of its class, follow Roald Amundsen, Otto Sverdrup, Helge Ingstad and Thor Heyerdal.

TALLY-CAP BANDS  TRAKE SA MORNARIČKIH KAPA

      Kroz godine je odobreno puno traka za mornaričke kape. Proizvodili su ih razni proizvođači pa tako postoji puno varijanti. Što se tiče materijala, vezene su od svile, zlatnog konca i najlona. I širina trake je bila različita, od 27 do 32 milimetra, a i boja slova je “išla” od tamno žute preko blijedo žute do  ružičasto žute, ali najviše šarenila je bilo u tipografiji. Postojale su i oznake koje nisu službeno odbrene, ali su redovno korištene. Jednu takvu imam i ja u svojoj kolekciji (na vrhu stranice je) i na njoj piše; “TRØNDELAG SJØFORSVARSDISTRIKT”. Postojale su čak i trake sa gramatičkim greškama, što je bila krivnja proizvođača. Na ljetnim mornaričkim kapama se nosi i okrugla kokarda u nacionalnim bojama.  

      Through the years, a lot of variations of cap tallies have appeared. Several producers have been manufacturing them, and therefore a lot of variations exist. Concerning material, the cap tallies have been woven with goldthread, silk and nylon. The width have been varying from 27 to 32 mm and the color of the lettering range from dark yellow to pale yellow and pinkish yellow, but what varies most is the typography. Some cap bands have been produced without even being approved. One example (see it on the top of the page) is: “TRØNDELAG SJØFORSVARSDISTRIKT”. The band reading "K.N.M. NORGE" instead of "K/S NORGE" is a manufacturer's error.   

      Od 1946. godine, Kraljevska norveška mornarica imenima brodova dodaje prefiks „KNM“, skraćeno od „Kongelig Norske Marine“. Kada koriste engleski jezik koriste prefix "HNoMS", skraćeno za "His/Her Norwegian Majesty's Ship". Obalna straža korisiti norveški prefiks "KV" za KystVakt ili engleski "NoCGV" za Norwegian Coast Guard Vessel.

      In Norwegian, Royal Norwegian Navy vessels have since 1946 been given the ship prefix "KNM", short for „Kongelig Norske Marine“ (Royal Norwegian Navy). In English, they are given the prefix "HNoMS", short for "His/Her Norwegian Majesty's Ship". Coast Guard vessels are given the prefix "KV" for KystVakt (Coast Guard) in Norwegian and "NoCGV" for Norwegian Coast Guard Vessel in English.

OTHER INSIGNIA  OSTALE OZNAKE